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Africa

Here Is Why VP Alupo, African Presidents Honored Mwalimu Nyerere With A Special Statue At AU Headquarters

Yesterday, at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, African Heads of State and Uganda’s No.2 Maj. Jessica Alupo revealed a special monument of former Tanzanian president Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. The statue was erected at the Julius Nyerere Peace and Security Building.

February 19, 2024

Africa

African Heads of State Honor Dr Nyerere With Special Statue

This morning, something momentous occurred in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa at the African Union headquarters! The African Heads of State alongside our dear Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo converged at Julius Nyerere Peace and Security building at the African Union headquarters

February 18, 2024

Community·News

Hunted: Suspected Gays Escape From Authorities, Wanted

Authorities in Bweyogerere Wakiso district have launched a serious hunt for two suspects, Arafat Mpungu Kyaka and Bashir Kamoga who were caught red handed in the act by Mpungu’s uncle Juma Balunywa. It has been established that Bweyogerere becoming a hub for

February 18, 2024

National News

37th AU Ordinary Session: African Presidents Hold Closed-door Mini-Summit On Tense Situation In DR Congo

Africa’s Heads of State have engaged in a closed-door sideline meeting in which they discussed the peace and security situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Mini-Summit precedes the official opening of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of

February 17, 2024

Africa

Deadly Start: South African Soldiers Killed Near Gold Mines In DRC As War Rages On

Two South African soldiers were killed and three were wounded during a mortar strike in DR Congo, the South African military said, adding that the details were “still sketchy.” South Africa’s mission to help bring peace and security to the eastern Democratic

February 16, 2024

National News

Security Moots Plan To Have Fort Portal City Administered By The President

The Fort Portal District Security Committee is proposing to have the management and administration of the Newly Created City placed under the Presidency . This follows a number of issues that have affected service delivery. Its alleged that ,the Entity is chocking

February 16, 2024

Health

Govt Okays Five Kidney Transplant Procedures At Mulago Hospital

Government has allowed only five kidney transplant procedures to be conducted at the Mulago National Referral Hospital, as the country concludes plans to operationalise the Organ Transplant facility. The procedure will be offered at no cost to patients with severe kidney disease,

February 16, 2024

News

Prisons Boss Byabashaija Vows To Fire Wardens Who Torture Inmates

The Commissioner General of Prisons (CGP), Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, has issued a stern warning against torturing inmates by prison personnel. Dr. Byabashaija, who is currently on a tour of prison facilities in mid-eastern Uganda, issued the warning while addressing the staff of

February 16, 2024

National News

VP Alupo Arrives in Addis Ababa To Represent President Museveni at 37th AU Summit

Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, the Vice President of Uganda, has arrived in Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Her purpose is to stand in for President Yoweri Museveni at the Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council and the 37th Ordinary Session

February 16, 2024

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

PICTORIAL: Uganda Seals Hosting Of Independent Regulatory Board

On February 7th, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. General Hajji Abubaker Jeje Odongo, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority, Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako officially signed the Country Hosting Agreement for the Independent Regulatory Board (IRB) of

February 15, 2024